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Wine Details
Price:
$18.00 per bottle
Description:
Roussanne is a variety that has been grown in the Northern Rhône appellations of Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, St. Joseph and St. Peray for centuries. A century ago, White Hermitage was considered the best white wine in France¹. It is less widely planted in the Northern Rhône these days because of its susceptibility to mildew, rot and other viticultural problems such as poor fruit set, and is typically blended with Marsanne. As in 2000 (Côtes de Sonoma Blanc) and 2002, we decide to blend our Estate Marsanne with the Roussanne from Saralee’s Vineyard in the Russian River Valley.
The aroma is intense and complex, very fruity (citrus, peach, lychee and other tropical fruits), with hints of almond, vanilla and wet stones. The texture is smooth and supple without heaviness. Flavors of citrus, almond and a mineral note are buoyed by ample acidity. The finish is long and clean with lingering fruit flavors. The alcohol level is somewhat lower than the previous two vintages, making this wine match well with a broad variety of cuisine, including spicy dishes.
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Varietal Definition
Roussanne:
Also known as Bergeron in the french Savoie region. Semi-classic grape grown in the Hermitage-Rhone and southern Cotes du Rhone region of France. Still occasionally incorporated into white wine blends, (e.g: with the Marsanne grape wine), because of its acidity and aroma but finding less and less favor.
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